Kazakhstan is a country located in Central Asia and partly in Eastern Europe. It is the world’s largest landlocked country and the ninth-largest country in the world by land area. Bordered by Russia to the north, China to the east, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan to the south, and the Caspian Sea to the west, Kazakhstan has a diverse landscape that includes steppes, mountains, and deserts. The capital city is Nur-Sultan, formerly known as Astana, which was renamed in 2019. The country has a rich history that includes ancient Silk Road trade routes and has been influenced by various cultures, including Turkic, Persian, and Russian. Kazakhstan gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. The official language is Kazakh, and Russian is also widely used. The country is known for its significant natural resources, particularly oil and gas, as well as its ongoing economic development.
Major Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and Market Share Kazakhstan’s telecom market is dominated by a few large providers, led by the former state monopoly Kazakhtelecom. Kazakhtelecom (including its mobile subsidiaries) accounts for roughly 60% of the telecom market by revenue ar2023.telecom.kz. It owns major stakes in mobile operators Kcell and Tele2/Altel, consolidating much of the market under its group.…
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